But other strategists claim Mr Turnbull needs more time to campaign on changes to Australia's tax system, with questions about whether there is a sufficient trigger for a double dissolution election to be called.

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop also downplayed the prospect of a poll being called on February 14, 2016.

"I cannot imagine that we would be having an election on that day unless the Australian people are wanting to send a valentine to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull," she said.

"I expect the Australian Government will serve out its full term and there will be an election later next year."

The earliest possible date for a House of Representatives and half-Senate election is the August 6, 2016, while the latest possible date is the January 14, 2017.

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